Morning Minutes: Oct. 10

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Synchronicity sing-kruh-NISS-uh-tee (noun) The quality or fact of being simultaneous; the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

Giuseppe Verdi: Official Site
www.giuseppeverdi.it/visInglese/Default.asp

Today, on the birthday of Giuseppe Verdi (he was born on this date in 1813), head to this site, which has information on the great composer, a guide to Verdi tours and, of course, excerpts from his music.

Number to Know

10: Today is 10.10.10. In non-‘10 years, it’s known as Double Tenth Day.

This Day in History

Oct. 10, 1973: Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after being charged with federal income tax evasion.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Quarterback Brett Favre (41)

Daily Quote

“Where there is no imagination there is no horror.” - Arthur Conan Doyle Sr.

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